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Madame de Longueville: La Jeunesse de Madame de Longueville by Victor Cousin
Authors: Cousin, Victor, 1792-1867
In Bioethics
By Abil Kile
"Madame de Longueville: La Jeunesse de Madame de Longueville" by Victor Cousin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the life of Anne Geneviève de Bourbon, Madame de Longueville, exploring her beauty, intellect, and the notable events surrounding her life in 17th century France, particularly within the contex...
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Einstein et l'univers: Une lueur dans le mystère des choses by Charles Nordmann
Authors: Nordmann, Charles, 1881-1940
By Abil Kile
"Einstein et l'univers: Une lueur dans le mystère des choses" by Charles Nordmann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the revolutionary theories of Albert Einstein, emphasizing how they transform our understanding of time and space. It attempts to simplify complex scientific ideas for the general reader,...
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Le Peuple de la mer by Marc Elder
Authors: Elder, Marc, 1884-1933
By Abil Kile
"Le Peuple de la Mer" by Marc Elder is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Urbain Coët, a taciturn fisherman who is building a beautiful new sloop named "Le Dépit des Envieux." As Urbain navigates his life in a coastal village, he confronts jealousy and rivalry, stemming from his aspirations and the envy of his p...
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Nouveau Glossaire Genevois, tome 1/2 by Jean Humbert
Authors: Humbert, Jean, 1792-1851
By Abil Kile
"Nouveau Glossaire Genevois, tome 1/2" by Jean Humbert is a linguistic reference work written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a glossary that compiles terms, expressions, and vocabulary peculiar to the Geneva region, aiming to capture the vernacular and idiomatic phrases that are not commonly found in standard French dictionaries. The w...
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Le web, une encyclopédie multilingue by Marie Lebert
Authors: Lebert, Marie
By Abil Kile
"Le web, une encyclopédie multilingue" by Marie Lebert is a historical account likely written in the early 21st century. The work chronicles the evolution and significance of the internet and the web from its inception in the 1970s to its growing multilingual capabilities by 2010. The book focuses on key developments in internet technology, languag...
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Corneille expliqué aux enfants by Émile Faguet
Authors: Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916
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By Abil Kile
"Corneille expliqué aux enfants" by Émile Faguet is an educational work written in the late 19th century. This book aims to introduce children and young people to the greatness of French literature, focusing specifically on the playwright Pierre Corneille. It presents not only his life and works but also seeks to extract moral lessons applicable to...
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Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland by Marc Elder
Authors: Elder, Marc, 1884-1933
By Abil Kile
"Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland" by Marc Elder is a critical study written in the early 20th century. This work examines the literary and philosophical contributions of two prominent French authors, Octave Mirbeau and Romain Rolland, highlighting their perspectives on art, society, and human experience. The text seems to delve into the...
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Code galant, ou, Art de Conter fleurette by Horace Raisson
Authors: Raisson, Horace, 1798-1854
By Abil Kile
"Code galant, ou, Art de Conter fleurette" by Horace Raisson is a treatise on the art of love and courtship written in the early 19th century. This work explores the intricacies of romance, the nature of love, and the essential skills needed to be charming and appealing to potential partners. It reflects a time when social etiquette and the delicat...
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Correspondance diplomatique de Bertrand de Salignac de la Motte Fénélon, Tome…
Authors: Salignac, Bertrand de, seigneur de La Mothe-Fénelon, active 16th century
By Abil Kile
"Correspondance diplomatique de Bertrand de Salignac de la Motte Fénélon, Tome Sixième" by Charles Purton Cooper is a diplomatic correspondence collection written in the early 19th century. This volume includes various dispatches, reports, instructions, and memorandums from Fénélon, the French ambassador to England, during the years 1574-1575. The ...